balloon flower
Also known as: Chinese balloon flower; Chinese bellflower; Japanese bellflower
P. grandiflorus is a compact herbaceous perennial to 60cm in height, with blue-green, lance-shaped leaves and large, balloon-like buds opening to wide cup-shaped violet-blue flowers 5cm across
Scientific classification
- Species
- balloon flower (Platycodon grandiflorus)
- Genus
- Platycodon
- Family
- Campanulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of balloon flower
Distribution map
Far East
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of balloon flower
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balloon flower care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
- 15 – 25 °C
- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back to the base in autumn
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in pots or in situ in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in deep, light, fertile, loamy, reliably moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support; resents disturbance
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails
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